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Dirt does not cause acne. That is one of the very basic concepts
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' P6 R5 Z/ u& `# k+ dthat most acne sufferers need to accept. Keeping the face clean

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( U2 s1 F( M/ u: \" s6 isevere when they do happen but the fact that your face gets dirty is

not the cause of acne.

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Facial cleansing is particularly important for those who are
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! l: Q# K; v" {- g7 Igenerally prone to acne, however. The facial cleansing for the

prevention of acne outbreaks and while an outbreak is in progress

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1.Wash your hands first. Is that surprising? It shouldnt be. Your
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hands are about to come in contact with your face. The first thing

you need to do is scrub your hands and be sure that your nails are
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clean as well.
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$ A" _, F5 J9 ?. U2.The next thing that you need to do is to secure your hair either
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9 s0 `) s. p  Y2 S4 N9 S& o1 \in a hairnet, a shower cap or a headband. Pull your hair away from
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1 I# L$ d# H, D2 Kyour face and firmly secure it.
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. ?& Z8 S7 u! f$ ]3.Wet your face with warm (not hot) water and apply the soap or
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) y# p) A+ \/ g: M1 J, P3 t) z; Tfacial cleansing product as directed on the packaging. Never
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use more or less of the product than is recommended.


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: i& u# f7 c; A" Y4.Using only your fingertips (NOT a washcloth), gently massage the

cleanser into your face. Use a circular motion and be sure that
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you go all the way to the hairline. Pay particular attention

to the areas of your face where you most often see pimple. Hard

* T7 M' I- [& ]; K* D: [7 ascrubbing is counterproductive. Be very gentle.

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7 \& `% j: i9 e4 [5.Rinse your face thoroughly by splashing it with warm water. Dont
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take a shortcut here. Rinse your face until all traces of the

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' d/ R1 ]7 G+ j5 p1 r! _6.Gently pat your face dry with a clean towel. Dont rub your face
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5 Q* E# i6 m4 \+ B# E& z$ e7.Allow your face to air dry for at least 15 minutes before you
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: Q, F' {# S6 u' ^, C) Wapply acne medications or moisturizers.